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UNIT 1: NEW MEDIA
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Teacher’s note: 1 session is taught in 1 class. Correct student’s answers and write in the table
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SPEAKING PART 1 PRACTICE (Technique: Specify)
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No.Questions Part 120%
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1Do you often read newspapers?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: How often (e.g., every day, once a week), how long you spend reading (e.g., 15 minutes/day)
+ Names: Names of newspapers (e.g., The Guardian, Vietnam News, New York Times, Tuổi Trẻ, Hà Nội Mới)
+ Suggested vocabulary: Local newspaper, National newspaper, Newspaper reader, Current affairs, Breaking headline / Headline news, Reliable source , source material,...
I sometimes read newspaper like twice a week (I usually read newspapers about twice a week) and I spend time reading it 15 minutes a day and I read newspaper like Vietnam Net or the New York Times or Ha Noi Moi ( I spend around 15 minutes a day on them, and I often read Vietnam Net, the New York Times, or Ha Noi Moi.)redundant
Well, I live in…
Actually, I enjoy…
To be honest, I prefer…
You know, I usually…
Basically, I spend my weekends…
In fact, I like…
Honestly, I think…
As a matter of fact, I often…
Generally speaking, I prefer…
Of course, I enjoy…
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2Do you prefer to read local news or International news?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: how often, how many local/international sources
+ Names: name of local newspapers (e.g., Hanoi Times), international news sources (BBC, CNN)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: local newspaper / national newspaper, current affairs documentary, controversial issue, media coverage, be informed/ ill-informed about sth
I prefer both local and international news. (I enjoy reading both local and international news.) I often read local news to catch up with the breaking news where I live and I read International news to improve my vocabulary and my reading skills. For instance, some of the local newspapers I read, I read. are Hanoi times or VN Express. and some international news, I read are BBC, or (I often read local news to stay updated with breaking events in my area, and I read international news to improve my vocabulary and reading skills. For instance, some of the local newspapers I read are the Hanoi Times and VN Express, while for international news I usually read BBC or the New York Times.)
discourse markers
I prefer both local and international news. Local news keeps me updated about my community, while international news helps me improve my English. For example, I read VN Express for local coverage and the BBC for international perspectives.
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3Do you enjoy reading the news online?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how often you read, how long per session
+ Names: names of apps/websites (CNN News, BBC app)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Get the news from, Up-to-date information, Breaking headline, Online newspaper reader, Verify information
Basically, I spend my weekends reading the news online. (Absolutely yes. Basically, I spend my weekends reading the news online.)I often use my phone to get the news from the online apps like
being expressed or on websites, like CNN News. Or BBC App. I often read news to stay updated with the breaking events. ( I often use my phone to access news through apps like VN Express or on websites such as CNN and the BBC. I usually read the news to stay updated with breaking events.)
synonyms of often and other adverbs of frequency
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4Do you usually check the news in the morning or in the evening?
Prompts
+ Numbers:
time of day, duration, how many times per day
+ Names: name of app/site (e.g.,VNExpress), name of news program or section
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Stay up-to-date, The latest news, News headlines, Current affairs, Daily routine, Morning update, Evening summary, Social/mass media, Reliable source
Well, I usually check the news in the evening. (Well, I usually check the news in the evening around 7 o’clock on weekdays) however sometimes I check the news in the morning when I read the news online. (However, sometimes I also check the news in the morning when I read it online.) GIVE EXAMPLESA- Answer
R - Reasons
E - Examples
A - alternative
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5Where do you usually get the news from?
Prompts
+ Numbers: number of sources/platforms
+ Names: source names (Facebook, Zing News,..)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Reliable source, News headlines, Mass media, Social media, Press conference, Report an accident,...
I usually get the news from the social media. (I usually get the news from social media platforms like Facebook or TikTok. ) Platforms like Facebook or download. Tiktok. Well, but basically, I often use more reliable apps like VN Express or CNN News. So I can search for the news headlines. of the information that I I care about. (However, I prefer using more reliable apps such as VN Express or CNN because they allow me to search for the headlines and information that I care about.)
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6Have you ever shared a news story on social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many times, frequency
+ Names: name of platform, name of the story/source
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Social media, Media coverage, Expose in public, Reveal findings, Controversial issue, Political ideology, Public opinion, Verify information, Source material, Censor information, Press freedom, Grab attention, Attract attention
Well, I I don't. I don't usually share a new story on social media. (Well, I don’t usually share news stories on social media), I usually use apps like Facebook or Instagram but just to share the movies or the books that I that I like. ( I normally use apps like Facebook or Instagram, but mostly just to share movies or books that I enjoy rather than current events.)
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7How often do you use social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: frequency (hours/day, times/week)
+ Names: platform (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram,...)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Social media, Mass media, Media coverage, Stay up-to-date with trends, Promote mainstream, Keep in touch with,...
Well, I use social media every day. (Well, I use social media every day, and it has become part of my daily routine.) Because every morning, I open applications such as Facebook and
Tiktok to check the notifications. And scroll, the short clips in my feeds for a while before I start doing something. In addition, I also use social media to stay up to date with trends. Keep in touch with my friends. by texting or Or. Video calling to each other. I actually use it 3 hours a day (Every morning, I open applications such as Facebook and TikTok to check notifications and scroll through short clips in my feed before I start doing other things. In addition, I use social media to stay up to date with trends and to keep in touch with my friends by texting or video calling. On average, I spend about three hours a day on it.)
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8Do you or your friends like using social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many friends, how often they use it
+ Names: friends names or apps’ names
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Participate in a reality show, Entertainment value,Entertaining performance, Foster collaboration, Successful collaboration, Pervasive problem, Influence is pervasive, Keep in touch with,...
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9When did you start using social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: specific year/age
+ Names: which platform you started with
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Launch an initiative, Product launch, Media evolves, Evolve from experience, Platform becomes mainstream, Unlock potential, Show potential,...
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10What social media platforms do you use?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many apps, frequency, duration
+ Names: names of the platforms
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Up-to-date information, Stay up-to-date with trends, get the news from, Speculation market, Broad range of media sources, Entertainment industry
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11What do you use social media for?
Prompts
+ Numbers: percentage of time for each purpose
+ Names: apps for chatting/news/ shopping/learning
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Inform others / Be well-informed, Exploit talent, Commercially exploited, Draw attention, Grab attention, Expose in public, Expose to danger, Evolve strategy, Foster collaboration
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12Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how many hours/day
+ Names: apps that take up most time
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Attention-grabbing content, Discourage sb from doing sth, Pervasive problem, increasingly pervasive, Entertainment industry, Stay up-to-date with trends
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13Is there anything you don’t like about social media?
Prompts
+ Numbers: how often negative events happen
+ Names: fake accounts, tabloid pages, anonymous users
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Anonymous tip/ letter, Sensationalist headline, Excessively sensationalist, Invade privacy, Intrude on life, Distort information, Heavily distorted, Show bias, Racial bias, Gender bias
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14How often do you watch television?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: frequency , duration
+ Names: name of channel or show (e.g., VTV1, BBC,...)
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Television audience , Television channel, Satellite TV, Reality show, Romantic comedy, Entertainment industry, Mainstream media, News headlines, Breaking news, Popular program, Entertaining performance, Entertainment value, Current affairs documentary
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15Do you follow any online influencers or journalists?
Prompts:
+ Numbers: number of people you follow, how long you’ve followed them, number of followers?
+ Names: names of influencers/journalists
+ Suggested Vocabulary: Gain/build credibility, Role model, Verify information, Unbiased opinion, Well-informed, News source, Reliable source, Share perspectives, Controversial issue, Public debate, Social media, Expose in public, Reveal secrets, Attract attention, Attention-grabbing content
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